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Mark Druffel Portland, OR
Data science generalist with a decade of experience working at all levels of organizations. I love using data visualization to understand and communicate insights, ggplot2 is my happy place.
Experience
Senior Data Analyst
DocStation
Remote
2021
First analyst at a start-up where we’re building a platform that enables pharmacists to provide value-based care.
- Grow capabilities by developing new data models with pyspark, which are managed with an Apache Airflow pipeline.
- Support operations by developing dashboards with Apache Superset, R Shiny, AWS Aurora, and Snowflake.
- Perform ad hoc analysis and predictive modeling which has led to improvements in task targeting, sales, and customer retention.
- Collaborate with engineers to design a scalable analytics architecture.
- Write pitches for new features and tools based on product analysis.
- Developed an internal blog for low cost, high-fidelity analysis publishing.
Data & Analytics Consultant
Propeller
Portland, OR
2017
Developed data strategies and road maps for clients, and executed analytics projects including the project management, change management, analysis, and engineering. Notable clients included Nike, Salesforce, and Daimler.
- Created a feedback loop between a product team and their end-users by developing a text analysis and NLP pipeline, which automatically identified user pain points from the website and app feedback tools.
- Designed a prototype app that enabled an HR team to transition to a data-driven recruitment process, improving velocity and candidate quality.
- Developed and facilitated an analytics workshop that helped a client’s business partners understand the analytics process to improve collaboration.
- Developed internal analytics infrastructure to streamline Propeller’s operations including API wrappers, a data pipeline, and automated reporting.
Business Intelligence Manager
Northern Trust, Hedge Fund Services
Chicago, IL
2013
Managed a global team of reporting and operations analysts.
- Trained new analysts by teaching SQL, Tableau, R, Python, etc. to improve the teams’ capabilities and support members’ career goals.
- Designed and developed an analytics pipeline that identified bottlenecks, forecasted server demand, etc. to measure and manage tech debt.
- Developed dashboards and reporting using Tableau and eGlue (homegrown).
- Managed access management, data transfer, and data quality assurance.
Senior Consultant
Plante Moran
Chicago, IL
2011
Managed IT audits and risk assessments for clients in various industries.
Staff Auditor
Fifth Third Bank
Cincinnati, OH
2010
Executed financial audits, IT audits, and risk assessments.